The Key West Conchs's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Cypress Lake Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Key West is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-7 win over Estero. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Conchs this season.
Jaden Fox was his usual excellent self, rushing for 139 yards and four touchdowns. His rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards. Key West also got a significant boost from Walson Morin, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 89 yards.
Key West was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 176 rushing yards in 21 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Key West didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Leandro Batista and Morin.
Meanwhile, Cypress Lake entered their tilt with Somerset Academy on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 27-7 victory.
Among those leading the charge was Joey Dube - Garrett, who threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing yards (21).
Key West has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 31.8 points per game. As for Cypress Lake, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-5.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Key West has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 330.2 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Cypress Lake, though, as they've been averaging only 75.6. How will they fare against such a dominant running game? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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